West African Drumming - Secondary - 5 Pro Wide Top Djembe Drum Pack
SKU: CP-AD05s-w
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Perfect for lunchtime, after school groups or for smaller class groups of secondary pupils or adult players. Includes 5 top quality Djembe drums in three sizes, all with appropriately sized playing heads, enabling your group to differentiate the low, medium and high parts of many African Drumming pieces. Also included is an acclaimed teaching guide by world music expert Andy Gleadhill, which will take the group from basics through to their first performance in just 10 lessons and contains a good repertoire for a year or more of playing.
Product Details
- SKU
- CP-AD05s-w
- Type
- bundle
- Container volume
- 0.25L
Key Features
- ✓ Perfect for lunchtime and after school groups
- ✓ Wide Top djembes are lighter and take up less storage space
- ✓ Includes world-leading teaching support
- ✓ Great for lunchtime and after school groups
- ✓ Can be taught by class teachers as well as music specialists
- ✓ Appropriate drum sizes for secondary pupils and adults
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Description
This African Drumming Secondary 5 Wide Top Djembe Drum Pack is ideal for lunchtime groups. It also suits after-school clubs. It works well for smaller class groups of secondary pupils. Adult players can use it too.
The pack includes 5 top-quality, wide-diameter djembe drums. You get three djembe sizes. Each size has a correctly sized playing head. So the group can hear low, mid, and high parts more clearly. This helps many West African drumming pieces sound tighter. These Wide Tops feel lighter than traditional djembes. They also feel more compact. They are made for classroom use. The heads are extra wide and strong. The shells are smooth inside and out. The rubber edging protects the drums. It also protects your floor. In addition, this is a strong choice for djembe drums for schools. It stores well in school spaces. It also has a low storage footprint. You also get a 10-year guarantee on the shells. Plus, you get a 5-year guarantee on the skins.
Also included is Andy Gleadhill’s teaching guide: ‘West African Drumming Book 1’. It starts with the basics. Then it builds skills step by step. It takes the group to a first performance in 10 lessons. After that, you still have enough repertoire for a year or more.
Special djembe drum storage/carry bags are also available. They protect the instruments. They also help them last longer. They make moving the set safer too. This helps for outside events. In addition, stackable storage bags keep everything tidy. They also save space.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s included in this 5 wide top djembe drum pack?
You get 5 Pro Wide Top djembes in three sizes within this African drumming secondary 5 wide top djembe drum pack. You also get ‘West African Drumming Book 1’ by Andy Gleadhill. Storage/carry bags are available as an add-on.
What is the best size for a djembe?
For groups, a mix of sizes works best. It helps players hear different parts. This pack includes three sizes for low, mid, and high parts.
What is the 80/20 rule in drumming?
It means you get most progress from a few core skills. Focus on timing, posture, and clean tones first. Then add harder parts once the groove feels steady.
What country is the djembe originally from?
The djembe comes from West Africa. It is strongly linked with the Mandé region. It is widely taught today in schools and ensembles.
What guarantee comes with the Pro Wide Top djembes?
You get a 10-year guarantee on the shells. You also get a 5-year guarantee on the skins. This gives schools extra peace of mind.
